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Biodiversity 101

The world is experiencing an unprecedented loss of biodiversity, with thousands of species threatened.

Tiger-cats, sea squirts and beetles, oh my! Meet some species identified in 2024

Many species remain undiscovered on Earth, emphasizing a continuous effort to catalog biodiversity.
The clouded tiger-cat was identified as a new species through collaborative research and genetic analysis.

A Mouse That Swims and Dozens More Species Are Discovered in a Peruvian Jungle

The Alto Mayo region of Peru yielded 27 new species during a 38-day expedition, highlighting its unexpected biodiversity.

The global effort to genetically map 70,000 animal species

The Vertebrate Genomes Project seeks to sequence genomes of 70,000 species to preserve genetic diversity and answer fundamental biological questions.

Hawaiian crow that went extinct in the wild decades ago released on Maui

The release of five Hawaiian crows on Maui marks a vital step in conserving this extinct-in-the-wild species.

Recently Published Book Spotlight: Global Justice and the Biodiversity Crisis

The book explores the intersection of biodiversity conservation and global justice, proposing fair approaches to addressing these interconnected crises.

Biodiversity 101

The world is experiencing an unprecedented loss of biodiversity, with thousands of species threatened.

Tiger-cats, sea squirts and beetles, oh my! Meet some species identified in 2024

Many species remain undiscovered on Earth, emphasizing a continuous effort to catalog biodiversity.
The clouded tiger-cat was identified as a new species through collaborative research and genetic analysis.

A Mouse That Swims and Dozens More Species Are Discovered in a Peruvian Jungle

The Alto Mayo region of Peru yielded 27 new species during a 38-day expedition, highlighting its unexpected biodiversity.

The global effort to genetically map 70,000 animal species

The Vertebrate Genomes Project seeks to sequence genomes of 70,000 species to preserve genetic diversity and answer fundamental biological questions.

Hawaiian crow that went extinct in the wild decades ago released on Maui

The release of five Hawaiian crows on Maui marks a vital step in conserving this extinct-in-the-wild species.

Recently Published Book Spotlight: Global Justice and the Biodiversity Crisis

The book explores the intersection of biodiversity conservation and global justice, proposing fair approaches to addressing these interconnected crises.
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Construction sector has become a rising player in global efforts to become 'nature positive' industry - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The construction sector is actively working towards becoming 'Nature Positive' despite its historical role in biodiversity loss.

Opinion | Changing How We Grow Our Food

Factory farming is not the only solution for feeding the planet; sustainable, diverse farming practices are essential for biodiversity and resilience.

Through Birdwatching, Tokyo's Black and Brown Residents Are Finding Community

Flock Together connects Black and brown residents through nature exploration while discovering Tokyo's wildlife.
#ecology

Murder Hornet' Has Been Eradicated From the U.S., Officials Say

The murder hornet has been successfully eradicated from Washington State after extensive tracking and elimination efforts over five years.

Back from the dead: the zombie' ponds repumping nature into Essex farmland

Restoring abandoned ponds enhances biodiversity and supports wildlife without sacrificing productive farmland.

Elkhorn Slough researchers find sea otter population helps stop invasion of green crabs

Sea otters are effectively controlling the invasive green crab population in Elkhorn Slough, showcasing the benefits of predator recovery.

Murder Hornet' Has Been Eradicated From the U.S., Officials Say

The murder hornet has been successfully eradicated from Washington State after extensive tracking and elimination efforts over five years.

Back from the dead: the zombie' ponds repumping nature into Essex farmland

Restoring abandoned ponds enhances biodiversity and supports wildlife without sacrificing productive farmland.

Elkhorn Slough researchers find sea otter population helps stop invasion of green crabs

Sea otters are effectively controlling the invasive green crab population in Elkhorn Slough, showcasing the benefits of predator recovery.
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#community-engagement

Nonprofit group makes unlikely transformation of Brooklyn reservoir into classroom: 'It is critical'

NYC H2O is transforming Ridgewood Reservoir into an environmental classroom while combating invasive species to restore local biodiversity.

The Frankfurt Prototype / Barkow Leibinger

The Frankfurt Prototype promotes sustainable living through multifunctional spaces and resource-efficient design.

San Francisco Botanical Garden's Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)

The San Francisco Botanical Garden showcases diverse plant species and offers free access for residents and on select days to promote community engagement.

Nonprofit group makes unlikely transformation of Brooklyn reservoir into classroom: 'It is critical'

NYC H2O is transforming Ridgewood Reservoir into an environmental classroom while combating invasive species to restore local biodiversity.

The Frankfurt Prototype / Barkow Leibinger

The Frankfurt Prototype promotes sustainable living through multifunctional spaces and resource-efficient design.

San Francisco Botanical Garden's Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)

The San Francisco Botanical Garden showcases diverse plant species and offers free access for residents and on select days to promote community engagement.
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#wildlife-conservation

Week in wildlife in pictures: a seasonal robin and newborn lion cubs in Bedfordshire

Wild boar in Germany have contracted African swine fever, leading to preventive measures by neighboring France.
The birth of lion cubs at Whipsnade Zoo is a notable conservation success.
Bushfire season pressures wildlife hospitals in Australia, affecting their operating hours.

Monarch Butterflies Are Recommended for Protected Status in U.S.

Federal wildlife officials proposed listing monarch butterflies as a threatened species, aiming to balance protection with public cooperation.

Week in wildlife in pictures: a dangling marmoset, rare leopard babies and an eyelash snake

The birth of Arabian leopard cubs marks a milestone in conservation efforts for this endangered subspecies.

Hawaiian crows return to wild for 1st time in more than 20 years

The ʻalalā Hawaiian crow has been successfully reintroduced into the wild after being extinct for over 20 years.
Their role in seed dispersal and ecosystem health is critical for restoring native forests in Hawaii.

AI-assisted wildlife surveillance is eavesdropping on endangered spider monkeys

AI technology is critical for monitoring endangered species like Geoffrey's spider monkeys amid increasing extinction risks.

70-pound baby sea creature first of season on California beach. 'Welcome to the world'

The first elephant seal pup of the season was born at Point Reyes National Seashore, with more expected in January.

Week in wildlife in pictures: a seasonal robin and newborn lion cubs in Bedfordshire

Wild boar in Germany have contracted African swine fever, leading to preventive measures by neighboring France.
The birth of lion cubs at Whipsnade Zoo is a notable conservation success.
Bushfire season pressures wildlife hospitals in Australia, affecting their operating hours.

Monarch Butterflies Are Recommended for Protected Status in U.S.

Federal wildlife officials proposed listing monarch butterflies as a threatened species, aiming to balance protection with public cooperation.

Week in wildlife in pictures: a dangling marmoset, rare leopard babies and an eyelash snake

The birth of Arabian leopard cubs marks a milestone in conservation efforts for this endangered subspecies.

Hawaiian crows return to wild for 1st time in more than 20 years

The ʻalalā Hawaiian crow has been successfully reintroduced into the wild after being extinct for over 20 years.
Their role in seed dispersal and ecosystem health is critical for restoring native forests in Hawaii.

AI-assisted wildlife surveillance is eavesdropping on endangered spider monkeys

AI technology is critical for monitoring endangered species like Geoffrey's spider monkeys amid increasing extinction risks.

70-pound baby sea creature first of season on California beach. 'Welcome to the world'

The first elephant seal pup of the season was born at Point Reyes National Seashore, with more expected in January.
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Life passes slowly underground

Life on other planets might exist underground due to harsh surface conditions, similar to extreme biospheres found beneath Earth's surface.
#amazon-rainforest

Fires, deforestation and drought hammered the Amazon in 2024

The Amazon rainforest experienced extreme drought and record wildfires in 2024, highlighting urgent threats to its biodiversity and climate significance.

Seeing the single largest tree in the forest of 400 billion

Fabien Wagner's research may have identified the largest tree in the Amazon using advanced modeling techniques for canopy height mapping.

Fires, deforestation and drought hammered the Amazon in 2024

The Amazon rainforest experienced extreme drought and record wildfires in 2024, highlighting urgent threats to its biodiversity and climate significance.

Seeing the single largest tree in the forest of 400 billion

Fabien Wagner's research may have identified the largest tree in the Amazon using advanced modeling techniques for canopy height mapping.
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Ealing beavers thrive in their year in the city

The Ealing Beaver Project successfully breeds beavers in an urban environment, promoting ecological balance and aiming for future rewilding efforts in the UK.

Using AI to talk to animals

NatureLM is an AI model designed to decode animal communication, enhancing our understanding of biodiversity and species interactions.

Healthier Cities Will Require a Strong Dose of Nature

Urbanization is a key driver of the rise in noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), particularly in areas lacking green spaces.
#climate-change

How many species could go extinct from climate change? It depends on how hot it gets.

Climate change poses a significant extinction risk to various species, especially as habitats shift due to rising temperatures.

Monarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened species in US

The monarch butterfly is proposed to be listed as threatened due to severe population declines and the impact of climate and habitat changes.

Land degradation expanding by 1m sq km a year, study shows

Land degradation is accelerating globally, threatening climate stability and food security, requiring urgent and collective action.

Environmental Diplomacy Had a Terrible Year

International environmental negotiations this year failed amid ongoing climate crises and political shifts.

The time to save two of California's rare species may be running out

Joshua Tree National Park's surrounding area lacks protections for vital species, raising urgency for the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument.

How might we design cities to support both human and animal needs?

Urbanization harms biodiversity, yet some species adapt and coexist, emphasizing the need for redesigning urban spaces for all life forms.

How many species could go extinct from climate change? It depends on how hot it gets.

Climate change poses a significant extinction risk to various species, especially as habitats shift due to rising temperatures.

Monarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened species in US

The monarch butterfly is proposed to be listed as threatened due to severe population declines and the impact of climate and habitat changes.

Land degradation expanding by 1m sq km a year, study shows

Land degradation is accelerating globally, threatening climate stability and food security, requiring urgent and collective action.

Environmental Diplomacy Had a Terrible Year

International environmental negotiations this year failed amid ongoing climate crises and political shifts.

The time to save two of California's rare species may be running out

Joshua Tree National Park's surrounding area lacks protections for vital species, raising urgency for the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument.

How might we design cities to support both human and animal needs?

Urbanization harms biodiversity, yet some species adapt and coexist, emphasizing the need for redesigning urban spaces for all life forms.
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panda-shaped cradle defines biodiverse performance hub by ZXD architects in china

The Ya'an Panda Performance Center's design symbolizes biodiversity and is inspired by the form of giant pandas.
The building integrates with its environment through green roofs and a design that draws from panda characteristics.

Resting Chapel / JUNG Architekti

The Resting Chapel promotes contemplation and ecological balance amidst vineyard and solar energy integration, emphasizing innovative land reclamation and community engagement.
#environmental-protection

Chinese gold mine encroaches on UN protected site in Congo

Chinese mining operations threaten the Okapi Wildlife Reserve, despite its status as an endangered World Heritage site.

'Gitmo' in the Mojave: How the Marines are saving endangered desert tortoises

The Tortoise Research and Captive Rearing Site protects young desert tortoises from predators and human hazards to support conservation efforts.

Chinese gold mine encroaches on UN protected site in Congo

Chinese mining operations threaten the Okapi Wildlife Reserve, despite its status as an endangered World Heritage site.

'Gitmo' in the Mojave: How the Marines are saving endangered desert tortoises

The Tortoise Research and Captive Rearing Site protects young desert tortoises from predators and human hazards to support conservation efforts.
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Blob-Headed Fish Sets New Standard Of Fishy Blobbiness | Defector

The discovery of the blob-headed fish adds a new contender to the quirky category of blobby fish, potentially overshadowing the famous blobfish.
#environmental-science

Humanity's noise is the natural world's enemy

Human-made noise disrupts ecosystems, highlighting the importance of silence for species survival.

The secret treasure trove still hidden in Africa's forests

Studying Africa's tree canopies is vital for understanding biodiversity and carbon sinks.

Biologist Karen Lips Investigates Vanishing Tree Frogs in 'The Waiting'

The sudden disappearance of tree frogs in Costa Rica highlights the urgent mystery of environmental changes and biodiversity loss.

Humanity's noise is the natural world's enemy

Human-made noise disrupts ecosystems, highlighting the importance of silence for species survival.

The secret treasure trove still hidden in Africa's forests

Studying Africa's tree canopies is vital for understanding biodiversity and carbon sinks.

Biologist Karen Lips Investigates Vanishing Tree Frogs in 'The Waiting'

The sudden disappearance of tree frogs in Costa Rica highlights the urgent mystery of environmental changes and biodiversity loss.
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#invasive-species

The war against murder hornets is over, officials say. The U.S. won.

Murder hornets have been eradicated in the U.S. after four years of concern for local beekeeping and honeybee populations.

Britain is successfully fighting off the Asian hornet, report reveals

The UK's proactive measures have successfully prevented the invasion of the Asian hornet through public vigilance and rapid response efforts.

The war against murder hornets is over, officials say. The U.S. won.

Murder hornets have been eradicated in the U.S. after four years of concern for local beekeeping and honeybee populations.

Britain is successfully fighting off the Asian hornet, report reveals

The UK's proactive measures have successfully prevented the invasion of the Asian hornet through public vigilance and rapid response efforts.
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How Earth's Biggest Mass Extinctions Stack Up

Mass extinctions share common origins, chiefly large-scale volcanism, but differ in outcomes, with the current age possibly leading to a sixth.

This New Luxury Resort in Costa Rica Will Have a Suspended Treetop Bar, Ocean-view Suites, and a Chic Beach Club

Nekajui, a luxury resort opening in 2025, combines adventure and luxury while honoring the local Guanacaste heritage and offering diverse dining options.

Dead Birds Flying High review intriguing naturalist portrait swerves the Nazi question

Mahrt's dedication to nature photography highlights the contrast between aesthetic beauty and the surrounding political turmoil of his time.

Trawl the sea or mine for metals? Pacific nations wrestle with how to protect oceans - and livelihoods

Palau's declaration of a no-fishing sanctuary is facing backlash as fishermen struggle, prompting government considerations to reopen parts of the protected area.
#sustainability

We're an evolving laboratory': the island on a quest to be self-sufficient in energy

El Hierro is pioneering renewable energy self-sufficiency, aiming to be the first fully self-sufficient island in electricity.

a precedent for building on water: mareterra eco-district completes in monaco

Mareterra is a significant sustainable urban project in Monaco, reclaiming land to promote both development and environmental preservation.

We're an evolving laboratory': the island on a quest to be self-sufficient in energy

El Hierro is pioneering renewable energy self-sufficiency, aiming to be the first fully self-sufficient island in electricity.

a precedent for building on water: mareterra eco-district completes in monaco

Mareterra is a significant sustainable urban project in Monaco, reclaiming land to promote both development and environmental preservation.
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Spanish fisherman protest against EU fishing quotas

Spanish fishermen protested against an EU proposal to drastically reduce fishing days, citing economic impact and flawed data as key concerns.
#nature-tourism

Famous National Parks in Himachal Pradesh - redBus Blog

Himachal Pradesh's national parks are ecological treasures with rich biodiversity, attracting nature lovers and trekkers from around the world.

Birdwatching Destinations in Bengal for Shutterbugs - redBus Blog

West Bengal offers diverse birdwatching experiences with its varied ecosystems and bird-rich landscapes.
Early mornings and late afternoons are ideal for birdwatching and photography.

Famous National Parks in Himachal Pradesh - redBus Blog

Himachal Pradesh's national parks are ecological treasures with rich biodiversity, attracting nature lovers and trekkers from around the world.

Birdwatching Destinations in Bengal for Shutterbugs - redBus Blog

West Bengal offers diverse birdwatching experiences with its varied ecosystems and bird-rich landscapes.
Early mornings and late afternoons are ideal for birdwatching and photography.
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#environmental-impact

WWF suing Norway over possible deep-sea mining impacts DW 11/29/2024

Norway's plan to begin deep-sea mining in Arctic waters faces opposition due to concerns about lack of environmental data and potential biodiversity damage.

There's a biodiversity crisis and our food system is driving it | All Hail

The global food system significantly threatens biodiversity, despite supermarkets projecting abundance.

Bee-killing pesticides found in majority of rivers tested in England

Neonicotinoid pesticides are present in 85% of tested rivers in England, raising serious environmental concerns.

WWF suing Norway over possible deep-sea mining impacts DW 11/29/2024

Norway's plan to begin deep-sea mining in Arctic waters faces opposition due to concerns about lack of environmental data and potential biodiversity damage.

There's a biodiversity crisis and our food system is driving it | All Hail

The global food system significantly threatens biodiversity, despite supermarkets projecting abundance.

Bee-killing pesticides found in majority of rivers tested in England

Neonicotinoid pesticides are present in 85% of tested rivers in England, raising serious environmental concerns.
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Letters to the Editor, December 2024 - High Country News

Preserving native grasslands is essential for biodiversity and combating climate warming.

Sutton 'considers legal action' to get nature reserve delivered after years of delay

The nature reserve project near Beddington has stalled, prompting calls for legal enforcement due to failures to progress after nearly 20 years.
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